MSDS

Concentration

Exposure Limits/
Health Hazards

PHOSPHONIC ACID(1-HYDROXYETHYLIDENE)BIS

May be irritating 

May be irritating 

Inhaled

Breathing of the mists, vapors or fumes may irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms may include sore throat, coughing, labored breathing, sneezing and burning sensation, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Overexposure to this material may cause systemic damage including target organ effects listed under Toxicological Information

Inhaled

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, institute rescue breathing. If breathing is difficult, ensure airway is clear and give oxygen

Skin contact

Breathing of the mists, vapors or fumes may irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms may include sore throat, coughing, labored breathing, sneezing and burning sensation, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Overexposure to this material may cause systemic damage including target organ effects listed under Toxicological Information

Eye contact

Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION

Ingestion

Keep affected person warm and at rest. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting because of danger of aspirating liquid into lungs, causing serious damage and chemical pneumonitis

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Material itself will not burn

BASIC FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

area and fight fire from a safe distance. Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. Use water spray to cool adjacent structures and to protect personnel. Shut off source of flow if possible. Firefighters must wear MSHA/NIOSH approved positive pressure breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full face mask and full protective equipment

Emergency action

Keep unnecessary people away. Isolate spill area and keep unnecessary people away

Environmental precautions

If product is released to the environment, take immediate steps to stop and contain release. Caution should be exercised regarding personnel safety and exposure to the released product. Notify local, provincial and/or federal authorities, if required

Spill or leak procdure

Large spills may be neutralized with dilute alkaline solutions of soda ash or lime. Stop leak when safe to do so. Do not touch or walk through spilled material.

Precautions for Safe Handling

This material should be stored and shipped in plastic or plastic lined containers. Do not use with materials or equipment sensitive to acidic solutions

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, bases, and metals. Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry area away from heat and incompatibles

Engineering controls

General or local exhaust ventilation and other forms of engineering controls are the preferred means for controlling exposures.

Eye/face protection

Wear chemical safety goggles to prevent eye contact. Have eye washing facilities readily available where eye contact can occur

Skin protection

 Avoid skin contact with this material. If skin contact is anticipated, protective clothing, including impervious gloves, should be worn. Protective glove materials include, but are not limited to natural rubber, neoprene or nitrile.

Appearance

Clear Straw liquid

Odour

Slight order

pH

Alkaline 9 -10

Melting point/freezing point

NA

Specific Gravity

1.32 -1.37

Freezing Point

-15 degree C

Water solubility

Soluble

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